Savanah Johnson

Photo by: Trevor Cokley

Class:
Senior
Position:
OPP
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Chula Vista, Calif.
High School:
Eastlake
Club Team:
39 Jedi Knights
Squadron:
Coast
Major:
Biology

JUNIOR YEAR | 2024: Did not compete due to injury.

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2023: Appeared in 47 sets…accounted for 49 kills, 18 blocks (three solo, 15 assisted) and 10 digs on the year…matched career high with seven kills in the Falcons’ sweep of Idaho…those kills came during a personal-best .545 outing (7-1-11) …assisted on a season-best three blocks in the win over Santa Clara…accounted for solo stops during victories over Gonzaga, Idaho, and Utah State…posted season-high tallies in assists and digs (three each) during the win over CSU Bakersfield.

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2022: Saw action in 62 sets…member of the starting lineup 14 times…recorded 72 kills, 27 digs and 32 blocks, including four solo stops…posted a personal-best seven kills in Air Force’s victory over Fresno State…recorded career-best marks in digs (four), assisted blocks (five), and total blocks (five) in the Falcons’ win over Nevada…tallied a career-high two solo stops during first meeting with the Wolfpack…recorded first five-block outing (all assisted) in team-leading performance against UNLV…made collegiate debut during the win at Rhode Island.

HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM: Eastlake High School…coached by Erwin Macalagium…member of three league championship teams…named first-team all-league as a senior…competed in the Senior All-Star Match…team captain…recipient of the Coach’s Award…named to the Principal’s Honor Roll all four years…earned certification in Dual Language Immersion and Career Technical Education…played club volleyball for Coast Volleyball Club…coached by Rachel Minton…two-time team captain…received the Junior Nationals MVP award in 2022…also named to the Junior Nationals all-tournament team that year…member of the team that won the 2022 Junior Nationals and played on the 2019 squad that finished fifth.

PERSONAL: Full name is Savanah Drew Johnson…nickname is SJ…daughter of LaMont and Joanee’ Johnson…has one older sister…majoring in biology…will commission into the Space Force at graduation…named to the Commandant’s List for excellence in military performance…also named to the Dean’s List…serving as the Director of Character and Honor…fluent in both Spanish and English…hobbies include reading, hanging out with friends and family, and listening to music and true crime podcasts…loves being able to play volleyball with her best friends…worked sports camps over the summer…also served as cadre in Jack’s Valley during Basic Cadet Training …member of Cadet Squadron 39.